New kid on the (art) block

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“Painting Eustis: Catherine Haynes Stockwell,”… (Handout, Handout )

September 19, 2013|Terry Hummel, VISUAL ARTS

The cavernous lobby of the Bank of America building in downtown Orlando was one of the first art venues in downtown Orlando. A frequent player on the monthly Third Thursdays gallery hop, showings there just stopped in the mid-2000s. Now there's a new art spot inside the building at 390 N. Orange Ave. Common Sense Furniture Showroom will exhibit the work of RL Lewis, an original member of the Florida Highwaymen, beginning with an opening reception from 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 20. Details: 407-206-5040.

Critique, conversation

Catch another edition of the popular Artists' Critique and Conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Maitland Art Center. Art lovers are invited to attend, listen, ask and opine as nine brave artists from amateur to professional offer their work up for discussion and suggestions. Dawn Schreiner, an illustrator and painter, will moderate. She'll be joined by painter Cheri Dacko and me. The event is free. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available at the cash. bar. MAC is at 231 W. Packwood Ave. Details: 407-539-2181

Art-Bra

You have until Sept. 27 to vote for your favorite "Art-Bra" in Mount Dora's first "Bra-Walk," which benefits breast-cancer screenings in Lake County. You can "vote" for your favorite(s) in $1 increments. The "Art-Bras" are on display inside various shops in Mount Dora, or see them and vote online at Bra-Vo.org.

Plan ahead

The annual fundraising party for the Downtown Arts District is next Friday at The Abbey (100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-648-7060). This year's theme is Mardi Gras. DAD helps to fund public art, theater and some venues in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets at http://lamaschera.eventbrite.com/

In memoriam

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of fellow artist Berto Ortega, who made so many contributions to Central Florida's arts community. The Winter Park resident known for his portraits and plein air painting, died last week. He was 55.